- The world's vehicle population hit 1 billion in 2010, according to Ward's Auto.
- That amounts to roughly one car for every seven people.
- China fueled nearly half of the global growth, as it passed Japan for the world's second largest vehicle population.
DETROIT — The world's vehicle population hit 1 billion in 2010 — roughly one car for every seven people.
According to researchers at Ward's Auto, China fueled nearly half of the global growth, as it passed Japan for the world's second largest vehicle population, with 78 million cars on the road.
India also saw a growth spurt of nearly 9 percent, pushing its total to 21 million cars on the road.
Despite a lingering downturn in car sales, the U.S. still enjoys top spot, according to Ward's, with a total vehicle population of 240 million — about one car for every 1.2 persons.
China and India, which have human populations of well over 1 billion each, have a long way to go to catch up, in terms of vehicle "density."
According to Ward's, China now boasts one car for every 17 persons, while India lags well behind, averaging one car for every 56 persons.
Inside Line says: And the country with the world's second highest vehicle density? Italy, naturally, with one car for every 1.5 persons.
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kkear3 says:
12:00 PM, 08/21/2011
Who raided my matchbox collection????
tdiluv says:
03:36 PM, 08/19/2011
If we go recession to depression cars will be a great buy. Cash in the mattress , NOW !!
tlace says:
11:05 AM, 08/19/2011
LOL Max. Go back to elementary school. IL is reporting on vehicle DENSITY. Let me put an example into more simple terms. If "x" country has 1 car for every 1 person, and "y" country has 1 car for every 2 persons, which country do you think has more cars per person, x, or y?
silverstang1 says:
10:24 AM, 08/19/2011
i think hes saying 1.5>1.2 so Italy should be #1 but im not sure
4everrs says:
09:49 AM, 08/19/2011
I don't get the problem here "max". I'm no engilish major, but what are you trying to get at?
maxedoutmax says:
09:20 AM, 08/19/2011
"Inside Line says: And the country with the world's second highest vehicle density? Italy, naturally, with one car for every 1.5 persons."
vs
"Despite a lingering downturn in car sales, the U.S. still enjoys top spot, according to Ward's, with a total vehicle population of 240 million - about one car for every 1.2 persons."
Proof read FTW ??!!!